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Reverb - News for Young Adults

Reverb

Reverb is an initiative and a reporting team from MPR News focused on serving younger (and young-at-heart) Minnesotans.

We know Minnesota is changing and younger adults want news in new, more accessible ways. Reverb covers trending topics, local issues, and stories that matter to Minnesotans.

Follow along here and by following @mprnews and #ReverbMPR on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.

College is now free for young Minnesotans who were in foster care as teens

College is now free for young Minnesotans who were in foster care as teens

For the first time, Minnesota is helping young adults who experienced foster care at any point after turning 13 pay for the full cost of attending public, private and tribal colleges here.
by Nicole Ki

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Minnesota may soon OK free menstrual products in schools. These teens led the way

Minnesota may soon OK free menstrual products in schools. These teens led the way

High school students pressed lawmakers for years to act, detailing the practical indignities of dealing with periods at school. With a bill poised to pass the Legislature this year, the teens say they’ve learned lessons on power, persistence and making change.
by Sam Stroozas

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A safe space for ‘sad girl’ music fans: Inside Electric Fetus’ boygenius listening party

A safe space for ‘sad girl’ music fans: Inside Electric Fetus’ boygenius listening party

Fans gathered at Electric Fetus Tuesday to soak in the first listen of boygenius’ highly anticipated album — “the record.” While the pandemic made in-person music gatherings nearly impossible, listening sessions are having a resurgence three years later.
by Sam Stroozas and Michelle Wiley

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With upcoming vote, U of M joins national wave of higher-ed unionization efforts

With upcoming vote, U of M joins national wave of higher-ed unionization efforts

If successful, University of Minnesota graduate student workers would join graduate students who have recently unionized at other universities including Temple University and the University of Chicago.
by Abbey Machtig

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Students urge University of Minnesota to better fund scholarship, Native American studies 

Students urge University of Minnesota to better fund scholarship, Native American studies 

Students and activists protested in the freezing cold to urge the University of Minnesota to follow through on promises to tribal communities. At the top of their list was an expansion of a tuition program they say too few can access. 
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Will attack of Minneapolis trans woman be charged as a hate crime? What to know

Will attack of Minneapolis trans woman be charged as a hate crime? What to know

Every state has different laws, statutes and processes related to hate or bias-motivated crimes. Here’s a primer on what we have in Minnesota, as well as an explanation of other potential means of justice for the victim and for trans communities in general.
by Grace Birnstengel

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